My Message In Pictures
This week, I’m going to share my message via photos.
May I?
I’m not a photographer—so forgive my poor lighting, etc.
But there’s a reason why I want to show you these photos.
I’d like to show you the four greatest awards of my life…
My Award With A Golden Hammer
Recently, I received the very prestigious Golden Gavel Award, the highest recognition ever given by Toastmasters to non-members who excel in public speaking. This is special to me because I’ve been speaking for 30 years. A big chunk of my life is spent holding a microphone in my hand. So being awarded for it is really sweet. And it’s also the most intricate plaque I have in my collection. It just looks beautiful.
My Award Made Of Exquisite Glass
Last year, I received the Serviam Award, the highest award ever given by the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA). No less then Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales handed it to me in a lovely red carpet ceremony. (Trivia: Today, I visit him in Arzobispado just to chat with him. I learned that everyone there, even the security guards, affectionately call him Lolo because he’s 77 years old and has the kindest soul.)
My Award Made Of A Tree
And in 2006, I received what is perhaps the most prestigious: The TOYM Award, for Ten Most Outstanding Young Men, given by no less than President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in Malacanang. By the way, each wooden sculpture is an original art piece by National Artist Abueva. So cool.
My Little Car Award
But let me share you my highest award—ever.
This favorite award of them all was given to me just last Sunday.
If I were forced to throw all my awards away and keep only one—without batting an eyelash—I’d throw all the others as rubbish, so that I can keep this one, forever.
It was Father’s Day last Sunday.
There were only two distinguished Judges in the Panel: My 4-year old son named Francis. And my 9-year old son named Benedict. And this Expert Panel of Judges unanimously voted to give me “The Best Daddy Of The World” Award.
And because my two boys knew that I loved old toy cars, they crafted my award out of some special clay. They put some plastic wheels and painted it with their own bare hands.
I now carry this little car with me wherever I go.
It’s in my bag. I don’t go anywhere without it.
Why? Because every time I look at it, I feel connected with my kids.
You see, when I’m far away from them, I miss them terribly.
Because whenever I’m at home, I play with them. Nothing touches my play time with my boys.
One day, I asked them, “Do you feel loved?” And they smiled and answered, “Yes!” It was the greatest thing a father could ever hear. (In the past 30 years of helping people, I’ve noticed that those with a lot of emotional hang-ups, psychological trouble, and even addictions are people who didn’t feel loved when they were kids.)
So the little car reminds me of the most important things in life…
My Greatest Achievements In Life
Here’s what I’m sure.
When I’m lying down on my deathbed, I’m sure I won’t be embracing my TOYM statuette, caressing it until I breathe my last breath. This won’t happen, believe me.
Instead, there’ll be a high chance that on my deathbed, I’ll be holding this little car. Holding it close to my heart.
Because it’s what I’m most proud of: That I am the best Daddy in the world according to my irrefutable Panel of Judges.
On my deathbed, I will cherish my greatest achievements in life.
Believe me, it won’t be the 14 books I’ve written.
Or the non-profit organizations I created.
Or the fact that I’ve gone to 30+ countries because of ministry.
Here are my greatest achievements:
My first greatest achievement is that I love my wife.
They say that after many years of marriage, your love for your spouse wanes. Gets tired. And finally dies. Not me. I can say this to you with all the conviction in the world: I love my wife now more than I’ve ever loved her. My love for her has grown through the years. Why? I’ve worked on this love everyday.
My second greatest achievement is that I love my kids.
And for them, love is spelled T-I-M-E. There are days when I get home extremely exhausted—as tired as a dog. And all I want to do is lie down. But when Francis sees me enter the door, he shouts, “Daddy, I’ll ride on your shoulders.” It’s not a request. It’s a command. So from a dog, I become a horse. He hops on me and we run around the house shouting, screaming, and laughing together. My exhaustion is swept away. I feel so alive. These are the moments that I’ll treasure forever.
My third greatest achievement is that I cut the fingernails and toenails of my father. Before he passed away, I would do that little service for him—because his eyesight was no longer good. I loved sitting beside him, cutting his toenails and fingernails. I loved doing it because I remember when I was small, he would do it for me. Now it was my turn to love him.
I loved it also when I brought him to the barbershop. I loved it because when I was small, I remember that he’d be the one driving me there. He’d lead me to the barber’s chair and then sit behind me reading the newspaper. Now, it’s my turn to lead him to the barber’s chair. I also sit behind him and read the newspaper.
But I’m not really reading the paper. It’s a camouflage. I’m covering my face so people won’t see that I’m crying. Tears flow down my cheeks because I’m thanking God for the opportunity to thank my father for the love he gave to me all his life.
My fourth greatest achievement is that I love the poor.
My fifth greatest achievement is that I love my friends.
My sixth, my seventh, my eighth… You can be sure it’s all about love.
When you really think about it, what else can one be proud of?
Love Like A Dying Man
Last week, I invited you to take a 30-Day Retreat with me.
To live these next 30 days as though it were the last 30 days of your life. (This blog is my second weekly installment on this series. Two more to go.)
Because I’m imagining these 30 days to be the last 30 days of my life, I’m changing. This past week, I’ve become corny. Sentimental. Mushy.
This week, I’ve never said more “I love yous” in my life!
This week, I wrote many mushy letters to my friends, telling them how much I love them. (And they happen to be guys!) I also asked for forgiveness for any hurts I caused them.
This week, I began to love like a dying man.
I noticed that it was purer love than whatever love I gave before.
I think I know why.
There are two kinds of love that the world passes as love.
One is true. The other is false.
False love says, “I love you so you can love me back.” It’s a co-dependent love. It’s manipulative. It’s insecure and jealous. Because it’s not really love.
True love says, “I love you—period.” I don’t expect anything back. I love you and set you free.
If you notice, this is very close to parental love.
Compared to married love, parental love is even more unselfish.
Parents don’t love their kids so someone can do the laundry for them. (At least, the good parents I know.) Parents love their kids because they want to set them free. Parents love their kids so they can one day watch them walk out of their home and conquer the world.
Friends, this too is the love of a dying person.
But the one walking out into the sunset is the lover.
The dying person knows he’s dying. He doesn’t need love—because deep within his spirit, he knows he’s going to a wonderful place of profound love. So in his last days of life, he just wants to love. He wants to fill the world with his love.
I repeat: We’re all dying.
If you want to live a spectacular life, I invite you to love like a dying person.
And your life will never be the same again.
May your dreams come true,
Bo Sanchez
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Man, what a touching post. You are surely passionate about being a father and its a wonderful thing to see. Keep up the good work, you made this father smile.
hi bro bo. nakakarelate na naman me sa message mo, I’m a father also.. with 3 kids, nung 31st birthday may regalo yung 6 yrs old daughter ko its was the most wonderful fit I ever had. it was a simple birthday card na gawa nya at may ma message na nakaka touch talaga. Thanks a lot and GOD bless
nice post bro. very touching
Hi Mr. Bo, thanks for this article. I never really experienced my father’s love, because my parents got separated when I was too young to understand why things happened the way they did.
But despite this, I never had hatred in my heart for him. The first time I saw him again after the separation was at his wake, more than a decade had passed. I served him at his wake-by cleaning his casket every now and then of the fallen petals from the flowers and by continuously praying for him. Until now I ask God to bless him and hold him close to his heart, because I love him. I loved him even though he never knew it, and I continue to love him still even after his death.
And I thank God for people like you too, mr. Bo. Because by reading what you write about being a father, I get a glimpse of how much my father really loved me. What you write gives me hope that he loved me just as much too.
May you continue being the great dad that you are, God bless sir!
I always cherish the gifts from my children - whether bought or hand made. And they always attach a short note expressing their appreciation for the sacrifices parents have gone thorough.
I share the feeling Bro. Bo. Happy Father’s day to you!
you’re a great father, Bo ….. and i admire you for that. no matter who you are or what you achieved in life, your being a father or mother (in my case) is what they only need you to be. you are so blessed!!!
very very inspiring brother bo!
Bo, Yes … you are really a great father … may your pictures and your messages encourage others. Being a father is a wonderful gift of God to prepare the next generation more better and better. Yes, you are so blessed. I pray for you. Jbus.
Hi Brother Bo! Your sons’ gift is really cute. It’s the most valuable award you could ever have.
Thanks bro. bo, srap tlaga basahin mga message mo. Thank u for reminding us to love like a dying man.Godbless us all..
thanks bro bo. im a father too. this one is really touching….
My father said some things that really hurt me just a few days ago. This reminded me to love my father despite his imperfections.
Thank you!
God bless you always bro Bo, you always inspire people with your message, your deeds and your life. Truly you are a God messenger. May the Lord our God Bless you even more. Keep up the God’s work.
i was teary-eyed while reading this.. thanks for touching our hearts through your words bro Bo..
This post made me think what my greatest achievements will be when I die.
I wish that my greatest achievement by that time is that I’ve tried my best to love God despite my failures and sins.
And the real proof that I’ve loved God that much is when I can also say that I’ve loved others - my family, friends, co-workers, strangers, etc., as best as I can.
Truly, all earthly things like fame and fortune will stay behind…only the love you gave away will accompany you on the other side of life.
Thanks for this post.
Hi Bo,
Great articles, it reminds me to my father who is sick now. He has been sick for few years n when I saw him now, he is a totally different person from before. My picture of my Dad, perhaps 5-10 years ago, he was a strong, firm, persistent, stubborn yet so understanding, loving, n caring to me. Now, he is so weak, hopeless, anxious, lose his confidence….
I’m so sad, but nothing much I can do beside keep praying for his health n accompany him in every single time I have with him coz he’s far away from me.
I really hope that he can get well soon and living his life peacefully and happily in his old day, coz that’s all I wishing to for him….n for sure to be closer to God n keep the faith to Him alone….Please pray for my Dad, bro Bo, thank you so much =D
Bo, I believe the greatest, greatest challenge in anyone’s life is to love those who do not love us. Because it is impossible.
touching, touching, touching. I love you, bro Bo !
Hi Brother Bo,
I love your blog and it really touches me all the time… so I joined this retreat last week and it started great, then something must have gone wrong… becuase I felt “oh dear, 23 days I’m left with is too long to live…!” because it’s like I’m doing my best because it’s my last 23 days, but it is never enough for others… it seems people expects more from me somehow even before I’m ready to give… and thinking I only have 23 days left to live, that (how people treats me) is making me feel really bad and I can’t believe I need to live 23 more days like this…?! I even wished I only had 3 days left instead of 23…. Could you please help me??? I’d love to hear from you!
with love in Christ,
susan
p.s. oh, by the way, I don’t mind giving love at all, but this feeling is making me a bit depressed… that’s all…
Hello po,
Such a powerful article! The one that touches my heart most is the way you showed your love for your father.
Thank you for all the wonderful words and for being such a wonderful blessing to all of us.
Syve
Bro.Bo,
our Father must be very happy for you as you fulfill His mission through your life… and your family is so blessed to have you.
we are so blessed to have you.
i am a single mom, and my parents separated just recently… Father’s day came and went by without the physical presence of the two fathers in my life, but i opened my heart in praying for them…
i may not yet fully understand why such things are happening in my life as well as in my household’s, but i trust that His purpose will definitely outweigh the burden and the pain that we are experiencing right now. please include us in your prayers… thanks
God bless you more!
sis. chee
Reading this topic make me sad for lots of kids in this world who doesn’t have a good father or even a good parents. I wanna share this observation I had from few weeks of going into the Park with my 28 months old boy. As a mom I can’t keep my eyes off to my son to check if he is safe playing around the Park facilities. Every now and then he waves me when he gets on top of the slide and then he would say “look at me mom” eventhough I’m always looking at him. Now here’s these 2+ and 3+ yr. old boys trying to befriend with my boy. I ask their names but couldn’t understand since they speak so softly with a shy tone. Then there was 2 girls maybe 5 and 6 yr. old came from the near distant and one told me he is Quinny and he is killian and they’re our brothers. After a while the youngest one ask water or something to drink. I always bring bottled water so I gave one to them. Then after like an hour or so I decided to go home and so I advice my son that he has 5 mins. left to play. So I’m standing at the end of the slide waiting for my boy and after a while I noticed a lady with the dog. She keep petting the dog, hugging, kissing, playing or in short she does have fun time with the dog. Then there I heard Killian yelling to the lady “Mom help I’m stuck”. Oh! but the mom is busy with the dog so she just yelled back “come on you can do it, you can get out from there, I can’t leave Martina (the dog of course)”. I run to the boy and help him quick and I do feel really bad with the mom. This is one attitude that is really hard to understand especially for filipino mom. Americans treat thier pets like human or even morethan thier folks.
Congratulations Bo!
… at the end of the day (/life), family matters most.
i love the barber part…
Hi Brother Bo!
I was so inspired by these messages! I remembered a friend of mine who hated her father so much, and so I shared this messages to her now!
MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO ENRICH YOU MORE SO THAT YOU CAN TOUCH MORE & MORE PEOPLE EVERYDAY!
Wow.. this is very heart-warming. Thanks for the post, Bro. Bo
Nino Natividad
Congratulations! You are so blessed and I am happy for you!!! I am 61 years old, single and living with a nephew but usually goes home at dawn, so a chance to see each other is seldom. Generally, I am alone most often and I keep myself busy with GOD and reading your articles.
Thank you for all the messages I have received. I am very grateful and happy. I just bought a copy of Kerygma and although I havent read all yet, I found it helful and inspiring esp. the How To Acheive Financial Freedom…
Please keep on sending me messages..
Sail on and God bless always!
LITA.
Dear Bro. Bo,
At the outset let me thank you for letting me join your organization through the net.
CONGRATULATIONS! You are a fulfilled man. You are blessed with spiritual fulfillment, love of a family, love for humanity and success in your career. May you be duplicated a million times and more. What the world needs are people like you to make this planet a better place to live in.
I am touched by your being a father and more so by your being a son. It reminds me of my long lost father who was separated from me for 37 years now. I have no idea of his whereabouts and whether he is still alive.
The few months after he left us with my mother in favor for another woman — I hated him so much especially when I needed the financial support which he had not provided me. But after a while I have learned to forgive him and let go of the pain of the past. What is left in my heart is the love for my father and the concern for his peace of mind and the salvation of his soul. What I really want is for him to know that I have forgiven him long time ago. I long for our reconciliation.
Thank you for this chance to express my love for my father.
God bless you in all your endeavors for humanity. I too has the passion for humanitarian work. Maybe I can do something for your organization. What I can offer is my time and talent since I am still waiting for the treasure –
affected by the world recession. But that won’t be a hindrance for helping others. Please give me a chance to help others through your ministry. Let me know how and I will be glad to do it.
More power to you.
Sincerely,
Carol
god bless
Thanks again Bro. Bo, you always touches our heart through your words & examples. You’re really a great & loving husband to ur wife, a proud father to your son and a wonderful & kind son to ur parents. I admire you so much & you are a great blessing to ur family and to the community.
I am thankful that i joined & attended the Feast in valle verde with friends.
Again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH & GOD BLESS….
you really touched my heart….
Thanks Bro. Bo for posting this..I realy miss my father who passed away 7 yrs ago..I was never given a chance to say how much I love him and to be with him in his last breathe…If I have only can back times, it is the day that i’m still kids sharing a bed with my parents, playing with them together with my siblings, going church every Sunday, eating happily together and having a picnic during on our special days…
I know he is still with us, in happiness, in problems and in every success we got..he is the one of the reason in all of this..WE love You Tatay, I miss you, we miss you…
May God Bless you always as he always does at me…
Celebrate the sacred bliss of true love! Wrap yourself and others in this extraordinary gift that was hand delivered from Heaven by the Author and Creator of LOVE. ‘The greatest of these is love.”-1 Corinthians 13:13
Belated Happy Father’s Day Bro. Bo!
Its really hard to love unselflessly these days, especially with all the problems the world is offering. But I’ve been trying my best, ever since I started subscribing your weekly message a lot of things have changed in my life. I started with my own family. After a rough year in our relationship, my husband and I are right now in a stage where we never imagined. Its stronger and more passionate. Its like we’ve just met yesterday. And my kids, I’m enjoying my time with them. I’m now more patient with them and I now find their antics amusing rather than annoying. You can now hear me laughing rather than shouting.
I’m trying to reconcile with my other family. The rift between my mother and my sister made us somewhat all distant with each other. We’re taking things a little a day, especially because much pain was instilled.
My 30-day retreat with you is fulfilling.
Godbless!
true love, false love -
feel na feel ko - thanks a lot
got teary eyed while reading your blog brother Bo..really touching..
soooooooo inspiring… hopefully every man will be as caring and dedicated not only to his children but to wife as well. thanks for being our inspiration….
…I love to cut my grandpa’s toe and finger nails too just like what you did to your father and it really feels great whenever he smiles back and tells me how he enjoyed washing my diapers way back when I was an infant and my papa wasn’t around to do those stuff.
… I love your books and articles Bo… Hope you continue touching lives. Thank you
Good day! I was teary-eyed while I was reading the blog. It made me contemplate on how much love I have shown to my parents, siblings, friends and the needy and I have come to a realization that I have loved unselfishly - they are the reason why I continue on struggling to become the best person I can be. Loving them makes me even more fulfilled. c”,)
Bro Bo,
thanks for reminding me of the love that we need to let others feel…I’m currently working in a nursing home and I see old people left by their families to our care..sometimes as much as we want to give the best care possible, because we are understaffed we do the best we can.. and my heart skips a beat when I see their smile..I hope that when my parents grow old I’ll be by their side just as you were with your dad.. for now I can only talk to them on the phone or email them..Thank you Lord for these blessings..
I really thank the Lord for the greatness of your heart. Because of the way you live your life, I want your God to be my God. With a grateful heart, thank you for showing the way we should be fathers to our children. I am inspired no end to be the greatest dad too! God is with you Bo.
Hi Bro. Bo,
Thanks for this very powerful and very touching article! God bless!
Thanks Bo for this very inspiring message. After reading, I immediately call my second daughter and told her that I love her and after I put down the phone, tears trickled down my cheeks. My second daugher has what they call a “middle child syndrome”. She always feel sad and angry. She is easily frustrated and when it is an early morning rush, sometimes i lose the patience of caressing her and just assure her that i love her. So with your message, i felt to rush to call to assure her that i love her. Thank you Bo!!!
Wow! That was so touching. Your blog made me teary eyed & I texted my husband who was hurt when I said something that is not pleasing to his ears. And to think that I’m doing the 30 last day of my life reatreat. Funny how we easily forget when we think of ourserlves alone and waits for the recompense for what we have given. I also remember my son who is not with us because my husband & my son don’t see eye to eye and my son prefered to walk out of our house to avoid physically hurting each other. All because of lack of showing love for each the love which you mentioned. :((
Hi Bo! That was so inspiring i get so emotional. Thanks for your inspiring words you really enlightened me more blogs to come God bless you & your family Bo hope i could be one of them too….
This one made me cry..
Thank you Bro Bo.. for inspiring us.. and making us realize the importance of the people close to us.. and the importance of believing and having faith in the Lord..
thank you, God bless you, more power
Hi Bro Bo. your words captured our fatherly hearts. May you continue in this journey of a lifetime. Mabuhay !!!
Godbless
hi tnxs so much for the weekly articles… im always inspired by ur stories and always reminds me to do the right things and what is important in life. im always been the kind of person who rather stay at home let the years come and go. and now im finally appreciate all the blessings that coming to my life and enjoy my life. just reading ur article over and over reminds me to become a better person and realize the beauty of life to enjoy simple things to learn that i dont have to worry because God always provide…tnx and God Bless!!!
Bro. Bo, You’re just a great.
Keep it up. GOD BLESS!
Lord, thanks for sending such a human being like Bo Sanchez into peoples’ lives.
Very interesting yet full of inspiring thoughts.
With all our prayers and love to you and your family. God bless you always.
Bing
(Ontario, Canada)
thank you very much for this article :p
i actually hear this story last feast and my eyes is full of tears, it is really touching…nothing compares to the love of our family has given to us.God bless you Bro. Bo. you’re ONE IN A MILLION.
i was so touched…. i hope soon i will become a parent….
Bro Bo! Thanks for inspiring us!
We really need TRUE LOVE especially now.. our good LORD will be very happy if we’ll learn to love without limits & conditons.. May God bless you more!
thnx, it really lightens my heart whenever i read your inspirational articles…ahm, how will i cal u….? sir Bo, bRother bo? or Bo ….whayever….Godbless…keep on helping others…
Hi Bo! You made me cry, you touched my heart so much…im almost about to ignore this bcuz i got no time n it would just contain some pictures…but i’m glad my fingers clicked the mouse n didnt follow my mind! Thanks for sharing this, for always inspiring us!!!
hello bro bo..
what a nice message..really touching!
seems my tears would fall down when i read it..
Thank u so much for ur non ending inspiring article Bo..
Love to read it all
God bless!
Very touching and uplifting thoughts . I hope many fathers will read your mesaage. Inspite of your so busy schedules you have time for your family , specialy playing with the kids, they love it. Have a Blessed Day ! God Bless !
cried so much after reading this. i wish im a parent too so i can experience what you have…
Dear Bro. Bo,
Thanks again bro. Bo. So good! So true!
Hello Bro. Bo. You are truly a gift from Heaven. You have inspired me specially in my time of trials and burden heavy to caryy. I love your books so much. It helps me increases my faith and love of the poor and giving back to God even when financial are very low. Your blog (this one) is not only for father but for mothers as well. I am a working and single mom and now I realize I have so much time wasted working and less caring to my daugthers. thanks so much for the awakening moments. I have learned so much lessons from you. Keep up the Lord’s work. May God shower you more blessings for your ministry, good health, long life and instruments of God in this world. Again thanks so much and God Bless you and your family always.
Dear Bo,
I’m really into this 30 day retreat… Thanks for your blog. Love this post. It did not only touch most of our hearts but moved me to act now and live a life that is full, live like a dying man.
God bless you, Bo. Thank you for leading us and continuing to inspire us.
I’m always reading your article but never left any comments on your blog. This one got me a teary eyed, I can truly relate since I’m also a father of two lovely kids.
your last blog regarding the 30 days to live was a good one well i really haven’t done it seriously -meaning like signing the contract and filling the blanks like the one you told us to do but you know though i didn’t do it religiously it struck me the thought of what will really happen to me if i had only 30 days to live? what i should do? i didn’t write but the list coming on and on in my mind I thought of the people that I’ve hurt and hurt me as well one that is my bestfriend roc..a few months ago our friendship was tested and a big part of that issue is my fault my selfishness and being a liar coz I’ve reason her out that I’m going to see them -my friends where in fact its not I am meeting somebody else.. well my husband knew it and we had a big fight my bestfriend and I had some arguements coz I found out that she’s the one that told to my husband the real score and I understand fully coz most of the time she and my husband had a no so good past and because of me AGAIN and some issues in my past! and now I want to understand her because she want to make things right for me and my family but what i don’t like is when I ask her if she’s the one she denied it.. I am just hoping she told me the truth as my friend regardless of how painful it is you will tell me the truth but still I accept the consequences of my action but Bro. Bo when things with us are not doing better I did my part of wanting to see her and making up things with us pero she was avoiding me I even went to this place I thought she was there and waited for an hour hoping that She still love me and forgive me and she will never stood me up but it happen and it bring soo much pain inside me i want to hate her and ask how she could do that to me.. but still i choose to understand her, move on and accept the consequences of what i did… in these past few days i was trying to reach her tru text and ask her how is she and if she gave birth already but she never text me back but still i did text her greeted her on her birthday last June 22 she ignore it too.=( as well on the following day… what should i do Bro. Bo? should i let it just like that or go and see her where she live? a part of me telling me to let go of that and I’ve done my part but still I was not sure if what I am doing is God wants me to do… fears come to me when I’ m thinking to see her worries that she will not see me… help me what is the right thing to do…
candy=(
Dear Bo,
You are the greatest gift from God to all fathers!
My Dad was 33 years old when he died of an illness and I dont remember him bringing me to the barber. However, I have 2 daughters and 3 sons. My three sons I used to bring to the barber shop until they were old enough to go on their own.
I also gave them the love that did not expect anything in return. They are all grown up and married and free.
Thank you for teaching me to love like a dying person.
God bless you and your ministry!
Your cousin,
Raffy Perfecto
BF Homes, Paranaque
ang galing!!!
nakakaiyak
Thanks Bro. Bo for another inspiring message….God Bless & More power!
Hi Bro Bo.. it’s a very touching and inspiring article. I have always been a daddy’s girl being his only girl. I love my Dad dearly. And to whatever I have gone thru in my life Dad is always there to support me. Like you, Dad was so busy working when I was growing up. But whenever he comes home me and my four brothers would welcome him home and we will all be coming around him longing for his warm embrace. When I read your article, it brought me to tears rememering how we were when we were growing up. I do miss Dad, since I am not in the Philippines right now. Anyways, I am always looking forward to every article you publish. Its a relief for me, a stress buster in fact. thanks so much! And God bless us always..
Dear Bro Bo.
Just last week I came to know about you from the net.. while i was browsing in search of God’s word. God really blessed me by introducing to you. Immediately downloaded all the magazines and started reading continously. So touching today’s topic is.
God bless you Bro. Bo
Hi, Bro. BO:
I am always inspired whenever i read your articles be it through email, kerygma and the like.
I thank and praise God for the gift of YOU!
Take care and God bless…
Hi Bo,
I really love reading your articles..truly inspiring… =)
Thank you for sharing your life to all of us. Thanks for your sincere love. Tears fell when i was reading this. Thanks for your sincere love.
Beautiful.
Bro. Bo
It’s good to know that there are people like you who continue to touch lives of many souls. You inspire and guide us as we continue our journey. Thanks a lot…
You are simply the best Bro. Bo. Do inspire us always with your message. Thanks a lot….
Im really touched of this artiscle, just to think of it my heart is breaking. Just last night I, my younger sister and my father had an argument. A petty quarrel that show no love to each other. Malungkot pero ganito na sila ngayon. Ang nasabi ko nalang sana huwag nilang kalimutan na mag-Ama sila at hindi magka-away. Bro Bo please pray for my family na sana maibigay nila ung “Love Like A Dying Man” Salamat!
truly very inspiring! . . .that’s how love works! . .where there is love there is God! . .glad God is with you!
hi bro bo! i’m really touched! from now on, i’ll be a great father and a great husband…and most of all a great lover…
i’m very thankful to our Loving God for making you as an instrument in shaping my life…
God bless and fight the good fight of faith…
Wow! I envy your wife Bro. Bo that he has found a man like you who know so much about love and can practice it. I pray that i will be able to find a man who will have the same principle and disposition as yours or maybe even greater.. hehehe. In turn, i hope to become a loving person also. And may the Lord always give us the grace to love…
ur ever be the best bo!!,. tnx for the thought,. it makes me realize more of lifes sinificance,.well, i shud have known it even b4 but im just stupid for refusing to undrstand life’s real meaning,. it’s all about loving,. and loving with act, or showing it,making our love ones feel our love,. bcoz,love is giving,sharing,. but im just sick bout my attitude sumtyms, wen i give bcoz i love, and give more ti’l find it hard to refuse the one i love even sumtyms it is better to refuse,.it’s like tolerance, i hope u cud message me about this bro.bo. im kinda like that, i am a big tolerant to pipol i care bt sumtimes i feel nt gud bout it,.tnx!
Napakagandang mensahe, bilang anak sa isang ama inaamin kong may pagkukulang din ako sa aking ama hindi ko halos naibalik sa kanya ang magandang asal ng isang anak habang sya ay nabubuhay pa. Ganun pa man sinikap kong maging mabuting anak parin sa kanya ng sya’y magkasakit, tama nga na sa huli ang pag sisisi. Kung kelan sya nagkasakit dun kolang napag tanto sa sarili ko ang mga pagkukulang ko. Kaya’t ng sya’y pumanaw lubos akong nag damdam sa mga pagkukulang kung iyon. Dahil dito mas nag sisikap akong maging isang mabuting anak, kapatid at bilang isang ama narin sa aking mga anak sa magandang aral na iniwan din nya sa amin. Lubos akong naantig sa mensaheng bigay na kapatid na Bo at sana ay mas marami pang makabasa ng kanyang mga artikulo lubos at tunay na makahulugan.
God bless you always…
I love your post Bo. Tears were falling from my eyes as I was reading your message. I am not close to my papa, in fact we don’t talk that much anymore. I wish that me and my siblings can give him that award sometime before he leaves us. My papa is a drunkard and he thinks that his only purpose in the family is to bring money at home. When I was young, I loved my papa more than my mama. I just don’t know what happened, why I feel so angry with him. Maybe because I didn’t see him spend time with my younger siblings unlike when I was little. I wanted them to see my ‘papa’ when I was young. I wanted them to feel loved by him. I don’t know if it is too late for that to happen, but I know that God has the perfect plan for my family.
Mr. Bo,
Ever since I was in High School, I’ve already read your write-ups in Kerygma in our library during our free time and it has always inspired me every day of my life.
I’m glad I’ve encountered you in life even if you don’t know me personally.
It’s just right now that I started reading your articles again. And it hit me, spot on, in the heart. It brought tears — it was involuntary.
Thank you for inspiring me and continuously touching the lives of those who read your works. God bless, Mr. Bo. =)
Reading your articles is truly vitamins for the soul. Thanks for reaching out, you’re helping a lot of souls. I enjoy every article and read the numerous responses as well. Keep it up and more power. God bless you and all the people behind you, you guys are truly a gift to humanity. God bless you!
Very very nice! Thank you!
God Bless!
Dearest Bro. Bo,
Good pm…
I’m very much inspired by your msg. I will surely imitate your ways..promise…ppilitin at ggawin q tlaga..Thank you for being so loving…wow k talaga…
God bless you and your family always.
This makes my eyes teary… I missed and love my father so much…. and I know he is now happy with Him….
Thanks Bo for such a wonderful blog
God Bless
while i was reading this im crying…thank you so much sir Bo my life was totally change because of your books..
Dear Bro.Bo.
very touching..got teary eyes while reading your article..i thank God for He gave me a husband not perfectly like you but for me one of the best din sya..a very responsible father to our children..also pati n rin s parents nya..kita ko kung gaano nya sinuporthan ang father nya ng mgkasakit ito at kung gaano sya kalungkot when his father died.
i’ve already read your article about what to do if it’s my last 30 days to live..di pko nkpag log in pero it doesn’t mean na ayaw kong mag take ng 30 days retreat..gusto ko po kaya lang gusto ko sana pag sinimulan ko ang retreat ay talagang magagawa ko deep within my heart..madami akong nais gawin sa buhay ko pero wala pa kong nasisimulan..i know little by little magagawa ko rin ang mga ito..i always ask the guidance of God..i know na isa ka sa instrument ni God na ipinadala sa akin..thank you po..napakaraming magagandang bagay akong natututuhan s inyo..GODBLESS YOU MORE..
This is really a touching article..I felt teary eyed. I might don’t have the fondest memories with my dad when I was a kid but I see to it that every day passing by I will do something that worth remembering. Though, it’s not quite possible as I’m living in different country, I make it a point to get in touch with him and the rest of the family. No matter what happened, a father is among the people in your life that is truly a reflection of God’s love on us! Kudos to all the fathers in the world!
Oh, how touching!
I miss my father! He left us three years ago and I have never experienced telling him that he’s the greatest father of all.
If only I could turn back time…
Bo, what a wonderful post. Your messages never fail to inspire me. From now on, I wil also love like a dying person. Thank you, Bo. May your dreams also come true. =))
my wife and i are married for 8 years now,hanggang ngayon we are still waiting for our angel to come, ito na lang yata ang hindi ko pa nararamdaman, ang maging isang ama, and i dont know if i’ll be a good one and i am praying to GOD na sana magampanan ko ang pagiging isang ama balang araw, i am still trying my best to be a good husband.
Bo, you were such a blessing to all Generation especially to the Filipinos who thirst for God’s word. Your gift is amazing that is why the growth of your ministry is unstoppable! You made us laugh, cry and reflect. Use it to the fullest while we are still alive! Thank you for your daily messages, it gives us a chance to live once more!!!
Me and my family loves you!
edith C.
Hi Bro. Bo,
Truly you have touched the different kinds of relationship: the best is Pure love (between parents to their children).
I myself have experienced pure love from my father when he was still alive and i am happy because before he passed away i was able to say “i love you” and had the opportunity to show my father how much i love him.
in like manner, he was able to ask me to take care of my mom before he passed away. Mom is a stroke victim, rendering her half body paralyzed (right half). She has high blood pressure, diabetic with cataracts in both eyes (can’t undergo cataract extraction due to diabetes). But because of the grace and love of God, i am able to take care of her.
For this may God be praised!
In Christ, Emz
very touching. your article made me cry. i also cut my father’s fingernails the day before he died.
may you continue to be a blessing to others.
Hi, Bro. BO.
What a wonderful love you have shown to me.
Thanks
Bo,
your post made me cry, i miss my papa so much haaay every wkends lang kasi ako umuuwi samen sa Pampanga. whole wk ako at work dito sa Manila.
i’ll go home early this Friday and hug ko si papa ng mahigpit. masaya na ako na makita parents ko na okay kahit tulog or watching TV, ang imp they’re still alive and with me.
thanks for this post.
Topic: My Award with a Golden Hammer
One day I was walking in one of the bridges in the province of Cavite I saw one billboard saying “Bridge Project and funded by our Major XXXXXXX”. I just wonder does the major do really funded this project or the people who pay taxes, Why do the Major need to put his name in 120” Billboard to show he doing his job and to show how efficient he is.
There are so many prestigious people doing so many things for humanity, they are famous in doing good things. Most of them are rich and a good influential to people, they even saw to other people how good they are by publishing their own abundant works in this world and that is the reason many of people knew them that they are good people. But let us check in the site of GOD how True Christians behave in the days of Jesus.
Matthew 6:2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.
Matthew 6: 3 but when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.
Undoubtedly, charitable deed is a good works, you will receive a reward for doing it, but the manner you do it depends on who will give to you the reward. If you do good things and show it to men then men will reward you, how? By honoring you and saying good things unto you or people will consider you as an icon but if you do good thing and keep it to yourself and to your GOD then the reward is in heaven. I’m not saying that doing good thing is bad, NO. But if you do good things without boasting then GOD see the intention of your heart and he will reward you. How does GOD will reward you?
Proverb 19:17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, and He will pay back what he has given.
If you have a pity or compassion to others (Which is
can only be seen through your heart) then God will pay you back.
Matthew 6:4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.
If you do thing secretly then the reward is in heaven.
Matthew 6:20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
This reward will be your great treasure in heaven and every time you do it, God will consider it only to you and no one can take it away.
Does Christian do their good things in front of many people? No.
Do you claim to other people how great you are? No.
Do you share to other people your achievements and trophy or good things and even publish them in newspaper or in the internet? I believe true chirstian not because every time you do this then count it as blessing to men but not to God.
And what about those people who did this they called by GOD as hypocrites and they are evil (Mat 22:18)
Is this True? of course this is a promise and word of God that cannot lie (Titus 1:2, John 7:17)
so it easy to determine who is with GOD or not with GOD. you can determined by yourself.
Dear Bo,
I was really touched with your message. I am here in Dubai. Last March, i was asked by my mom to go back to Phils. as my dad was dying. I immediately asked for a 1 month vacation. And when I arrived to our house, I immediately went to his room and kiss him, hug him repeatedly then after 3 days he died. I was so devastated then as i was still hoping that he will lived longer. In the 3 days i spent with him, I was also doing what you’re doing to your dad; cutting his toenails, massaging his feet repeatedly, encourage him to eat and take his medicine.
Until now, there is no chance that i won’t cry when i remember him as I will no longer see him in the webcam everytime we chat.
I miss him a lot, Bo. Please pray for me.
Joyce
dear bo,
i was touched..couldn’t help but cry..i was happy and dream
fulfilled,like i’m all there in your experienced-shared.i’m creating one story for my life too.thanks for all the inspirations you shared.
Perryj.williams
CA,USA
Filipina
Dear Bro Bo,
All of your printed works are greatly anointed by the Lord but this one is extremely filled with His presence and manifestation. Only an earthly Father oozing with the Holy Spirit would be inspired by this manner of honoring for his family. WOW! The Lord is glorified beyond words! Hallelujah!
Thank God for you! Victoriously, you are bringing me and the rest of the world to heaven - Creatively.
Love and prayers,
Sis Em, LOJC-CA,USA
wow. I was surely touched by this post and almost cried… I am not that close to my father, but I find time to be with him. Thank you for this inspiring post, you inspire us to enrich our relationship with our family. God bless!
I am struggling…i have no significant memories with my father…maswerte ang 2 kids mo..
thanks kuya bo!
i’m so glad to know that your children are so sweet…you are blessed and God loves you so much.. be thankful for what you have now…material things are not enough to replace the love of your kids. not like me, i came from a broken family and never been with my parents.But i grew up professionally and now i’m teaching here in one of the universities in Aklan. For all these blessings I thank God.
May God bless us all!
Thank you, Bro. Bro.
HI Bro. Bo,
Wow..wat a wonderful blog.. nka2iyak nmn po tong blog na to.. namis ko tuloy ang parents ko.. Thank u for all the inspiring blogs Bro. Bo., ur such a blessings to us.. Thank God for giving u to us…
God bless us!
i really thank God there’s someone like you…. you inspires me… hope you could really help me… i want to be the best that i can be…
Hi Bro Bo.
I have just invited a friend to take the retreat. I have just started contemplating about your questions and I’m just amazed by how my perspective in life has changed and even how I’m being unusually mushy to my friends and family. My friend and I will talk about the questions tonight and this whole set-up of having 30 days left to live has already blessed me with so many things.
Thank you very much and may God bless you and your work as you continue to inspire a lot of people
Thanks Bro Bo.
Its really remind me how my dad cared us..
Hi Bo,
Please pray for my child who’s growing up without a father.
Thanks po.
Gosh!… I’m almost crying!… Tour message is very touching bro…. It reminds me of how I treated my father and him to me… It made me realize that I should show him my care and love and also thank him for everything he had done for me and for the whole family… thank you very much bro. May you continue to inspire and awaken us… God Bless you and your whole family!… Mwaahhh!…
cool pics, bro bo!
you made me cry when you listed down your achievements about your dad. My father is turning 71 years old in October. Since I was a kid, he’s asking me (my younger brother sometimes) to write lines at the back of his feet using a paper clip. He said it relieves him of stress (when he was working). Now that he’s retired, I still do this to him so he could sleep easily.
this act did not only teach us how to create straight lines. it brought us the father and daughter bond.
and that’s an achievement.
God bless everyone!
really touching! you made me cry. my father died when i was 7 so i really missed him. i remember my husband, my two boys 7 years old and 1 year old. thank you very much for sharing this… God Bless you and your family with good health and more happiness!!! more power!!!
thanks Bro. Bo.
you never stopped inspiring me with all the articles you write…you’re great!
“In the past 30 years of helping people, I’ve noticed that those with a lot of emotional hang-ups, psychological trouble, and even addictions are people who didn’t feel loved when they were kid.”
this line above written by bro. bo is something i can relate myself with. i love you bro. bo. help me to be bring back the humble i had when i was a child.
thanks for all the love and for all the chances you gave me to be good always. love you. God Bless.
I agree with everything you said. My only comment is that sometimes we are more concerned with the blessings than with the Blesser.
Thank God i had some halo2x with my father today after our vaccination together.Thank you Lord for this great time!
God bless you bro bo!
Good day all ! This article illustrates clearly that anything of this world is temporary . One day, men will leave this material world ( wealth, beauty, honors ) , and all he could bring along with him is his good works / how he lives his life on this earth in accordance to God’s Commandments . In short , how men loves his God and neighbor. Everything is vanity. Just like one great Poet wrote — ” ALL THAT BEAUTY, ALL THAT WEALTH ERE GAVE, AWAITS ALIKE THE INEVITABLE HOUR, THE PATHS OF GLORY LEADS BUT TO THE GRAVE . ” So , ” Gather for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, nor thieves break in and steal, for where thy treasure is, there also will thy heart be… ” says our loving and caring Father Jesus !
Thanks Bro. Bo for showing us what is essential and how fleeting this world can be. God bless you and your family.
Have a good day everyone !
Bo you really inspired me with your articles, you touch me to love my kids and my wife more .. Thanks and God bless…
This is my favorite lines…
he (the dying person) knows he’s going to a wonderful place of profound love. So in his last days of life… He wants to fill the world with his love.
Cheers to a great life filled with true love for each of us!